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16 Jun 2016

Gambling - Money Laundering Guidance issued

The Gambling Commission have now issued a short leaflet regarding money laundering within the Gaming industry. Although aimed at Licensing Officers and Local Police as a guide for enforcement authorities it does include a summary of Operator...

15 Jun 2016

Gambling - B2 Gaming Machines - Proposed Restrictions

Betting & Gaming

On 14th June 2016, the Bishop of Bristol (on behalf of the Bishop of St Albans), introduced a Bill to the House of Lords to make provision for licensing authorities to restrict the number of Category B2 gaming machines which may be autho...

14 Jun 2016

Cheltenham Late Night Levy – Potential Rethink

Licensing | England & Wales | Premises Licence | Industry News | Late Night Levy

In January this year we reported on the sensitive approach adopted by Cheltenham to the interaction of the Late Night Levy (LNL) and establishment of a Business Improvement District (BID). A BID has now been established and will take effect from ...

10 Jun 2016

FSA Annual Report of Incidents 2015 published

General | Industry News

Yesterday, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) published its latest Annual Report of Food Incidents. It shows that in 2015, the FSA and Food Standards Scotland were notified of, investigated and managed 1,514 food, feed and environmental contaminatio...

09 Jun 2016

Scotland - Minimum unit pricing - update

Licensing | Scotland | Industry News | Enforcement

Further to our previous news on this subject Scotland – Minimum Unit Pricing European Ruling, the Court of Session is Scotland is considering this week the legal challenge to the Scottish Government's plan for a minimum alcohol price. Judge...

08 Jun 2016

BBPA releases 2016 tenant/lessee benchmarking data

Industry News

The BBPA has today released its updated 2016 cost guide for tenants and lessees. The information provided is intended to help those wishing to take on a tenanted or leased pub business to be as well informed as possible about the costs involved i...

07 Jun 2016

Scotland - Edinburgh Board lodging dates 2016

Licensing | Scotland | Premises Licence

It has just been confirmed that the last lodging dates for the upcoming Edinburgh Licensing Boards are as follows: Board Dates Lodging Date 29th August 2016 4th July 2016 26th September 2016 1st August 2016 31st October ...